These poems are of historic value, as they describe the thoughts, the values, the beauty that surrounded the Mansfield people of the 19th Century.

They have entertainment value too, they are good to read.

The poems were published in Mansfield Newpapers from 1869 to 1899.
44 Pages = A5 Printed and Stapled
146mm x 212mm x 4mm

Colourful Characters of The Victorian High Country.

Of Pioneers & Perseverance is the fifth in a series of six books exploring the fascinating lives of many of the colourful characters who have once called the Victorian High Country "home."
Their stories are told mostly through the recollections and writings of the older mountain people who knew knew of, the various characters in one way or another.
This material has been collected and the interviews recorded over a period of nearly 30 years. Hairy-Chested History tells the stories of the snow-country pioneers of the Hotham and Harrietville area, From Fraser's to Freezeout explores the pioneers of the Dargo High Plains, From Drover's to Daisy-Pickers focuses on the colourful characters of the Bogong High Plains, and Weatherbeaten Wisdom draws on characters from all over the rest of the high country. This fifth book concentrates on a whole range of mountain pioneers whose stories all have one thing in common - they each demonstrate a remarkable and often almost unbelievable capacity for endless, dogged perseverance.

306 pages hard cover
250mm x 185mm x 27mm

In 1918 the men and women of Australia came home. The 'war to end all wars' was over and a young Australian nation had paid for its recognition in the world with the blood and sacrifices of an entire generation.

In 1945 the men and women of Australia came home once more. This time no one spoke of the war to end all wars. Australia had lost its innocence and another generation had suffered.

In every town, village and hamlet across this vast country of ours, statues, memorials and honour boards recognise the sacrifice and honour of those who served.

Now, 50 years after the cessation of hostilities, a nation still gratefully remembers the events of the second world war.

War is not solely about combatants on the fields of conflict. The second world war involved the entire nation. In the factories, the farms and in the home, every Australian was in some way involved.

This publication recognises and records for posterity the memories of those who lived through that dreadful time, and who experienced the joys and feelings of relief on the 15 August 1945. These are the memories of the residents of the district of Mansfield.

300mm x 210mm

Mansfield Valley 150 years In this abbreviated history of some of the more interesting events and of the profiles of some notable personalities, the author capably reminds us of how in the short period of 150 years or so, we have progressed so far. This was mainly due to the foresight and desire for improvement, and of persistence, during demanding times, of so many people of such high calibre, that our debt to them is enormous and our respect sincere.
The continuous efforts of many devoted and enterprising people will assure us that we, and future generations, will be privileged to continue to enjoy what this delightful area has to offer, and to be aware of bygone times. 1993

Pages 63 = A5 Printed & Stapled
146mm x 212mm x 4mm

Mansfield Mountain Country Cookbook
A selection of country recipes, food prep, old fashioned remedy's and handy kitchen hints with a dash of humour !
Drawings by Peg Martin & Alex Graves
56 Pages - A5 Printed
149mm x 209mm x 4mm

Mansfield at Last!
Mansfield's Railway History
Pages 29 = A5 Printed & Stapled
146mm x 212mm x 4mm

MAINDAMPLE DISTRICT
The early Days ..
... beginning in the 1860's
This history book has been put together to assist in raising funds for the Maindample progress Association and the Maindample Rural Fire Brigade.
Contents
Heritage
Maindample Railway
Maindample and Glen Creek School
Neighboring Glen Creek
1903 Electoral Roll
Mining - Maindample and Glen Creek
Maindample Fire Brigade
Maindample Race Club
Clancy
The Paps
The Kelly Story - Maindample's association

Most of the information for this publication came from the early Mansfield Newspapers including Mansfield Independent 1869-1872, The Mansfield Guardian 1872-1885 and the Mansfield Courier from 1885 onwards.
All Parish Maps Copyright © Crown ( State of Victoria)
All rights reserved. Land Victoria.
1903 Electoral Roll Australian Electoral Commission
Front Cover photograph "The Paps" a well known landmark in the Maindample District.

101 Pages
210mm x 297mm x 7mm

A compilation of personal stories of the families of Tolmie and surrounding communities since 1879 to present and the historic of the township over those years.

Respected businessman, Ewen Tolmie and his second wife Colina, took up pastoral leases of Dueran and Holland Creek when he returned to Australia from his homeland in Scotland in 1859.
Ewen Tolmie became a very well regarded farmer and community member in the Wombat and Mansfield region until his death in 1883. During these years, the so-called bushranger element had become an increasing problem in the Wombat Ranges, culminating in the shooting of three policemen at Stringybark Creek by the Kelly Gang in 1878. In order to rid the area of the bushrangers, the government of the time opened up the ranges for selection. Only those who passed a strict examination were granted land. The rich, deep, volcanic soil was suitable for growing a range of crops despite the cold climate and the abundance of rainfall proved attractive to many, particularly those from the dry western districts and the Mallee. Parcels of land selected were typically 320 acres. Ewen Tolmie himself took up some of the selections. So by the early 1880s the township of Wombat had been established in the heart of the Wombat Ranges.

152 pages A4 soft copy
300mmx 21mm x 13mm

This book tells of the murder and assault of Victorian police 1837-1988.

320 pages

100 Years of Logging
A Family History in Verse
(with historical photo's)
Personally signed by Val Kirley.
37 pages = A4 Printed & Stapled
146mm x 212mm x 4mm

Just a Pocket for the Money
The Story of Oliver Gilpin and his Stores
Oliver Gilpin was born near Euroa in 1874. He is credited as the founder of the first major chain store business in Australia, when he opened his first drapery store in Gippsland at Korumburra. On his death, the business was taken over by Foy and Gibson, and then by G.J. Coles.

146 pages
206mm x 270mm x 11mm

This book does not purport to be a history of Bonnie Doon and District; the time and sources available made it impossible to tackle such a task. What has been attempted rather is to present the interested reader with an overview of the most significant historical aspects of our area.
Some of the items deal with eras long since over, others concern single significant events and people which have had lasting effects on the District, still others trace the history of various bodies which have become local institutions.

Pages 94 = A5 Printed & Bound
210mm x 145mm x 7mm